Delinquently: meaning, definitions and examples
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delinquently
[ dษชหlษชลkwษntli ]
behavioral context
Delinquently refers to actions that are characteristic of or result in delinquency, often associated with law-breaking or antisocial behavior, particularly in young individuals. It implies a failure to behave according to societal norms and expectations.
Synonyms
criminally, immorally, offensively
Examples of usage
- He acted delinquently by skipping school repeatedly.
- The group of friends was known for delinquently vandalizing public property.
- Parents are concerned when their children start behaving delinquently.
- She was delinquently involved with a crowd that influenced her negatively.
Translations
Translations of the word "delinquently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น delinquente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฐเคพเคงเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช delinquente
๐ฎ๐ฉ delinquente
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะปัะฝะบะฒะตะฝัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ delikwentnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้่ก็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlinquant
๐ช๐ธ delincuente
๐น๐ท suรงlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ delikventnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ delikventne
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ฝชๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ delinkventno
๐ฎ๐ธ brota
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะปะธะฝะบะฒะตะฝััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฅแแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ delinquent ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ delincuente
Etymology
The word 'delinquently' derives from the term 'delinquent,' which comes from the Latin 'delinquere', meaning 'to fail or to commit an offense.' This Latin root combines 'de-' (meaning 'from' or 'away') and 'linquere' (meaning 'to leave' or 'to abandon'). Historically, the term has been used predominantly in legal contexts, especially concerning minors who break the law. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass any behavior that fails to meet societal expectations, not just legal transgressions. Thus, 'delinquently' is now commonly used to describe actions that indicate a lack of responsibility or adherence to social norms, particularly among youth.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,361, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.